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New! Download the 2023 HERO today

This year we have updated sections of the Handbook for Excellent Restaurant Operations (HERO) that relate to our WorkSafe program, the Washington State Department of Health, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and the Washington State Department of Revenue. Download the HERO on our members-only website.

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🚨 Action Alert 🚨

House Bill 1730

Minors working in 21+ establishments

Position: Support

During the pandemic, the state Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) issued a temporary allowance that permitted minors to work in the back of house of 21+ establishments.

This flexibility was needed as hospitality operators struggled to find enough employees to keep their businesses open.

House Bill 1730 would reinstate a similar policy and make it permanent by allowing people 18 years of age or older to work in certain 21+ establishments.

Please share your support for HB 1730 with lawmakers by signing in “PRO" by 8 a.m. on Feb. 9 using the button below:

Miller Nash presents: Tips and tricks for staying out of hot water in 2023

Join us at 10 a.m., Feb. 22 when April Fredrickson and Dave Worley of Miller Nash will discuss employment and labor laws that impact the hospitality industry in 2023. There will be an emphasis on practical steps every employer can take to help ensure compliance and minimize risk. We’ll also discuss the most common claims filed against employers in the hospitality industry and steps you can take to prevent costly litigation.

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L&I adds more webinars to explain job posting requirements

As of Jan. 1, employers with 15 or more employees must include a wage scale or salary range, plus information on benefits and other compensation in their job postings. The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) hosts regular webinars to explain the new requirements and answer questions from employers.

Sign up for the L&I webinars here.

And check out our member-exclusive resources including a webinar summary from allied member and employment law attorney Catharine Morisset on the members-only site.

National News

Scholarship applications now open

Each year, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships to deserving college students.

If you know someone pursuing a degree in a restaurant, foodservice or hospitality program, they could receive up to $10,000 to use toward tuition, room and board, books and other school-related expenses.

Hospitality Solutions

Clean Buildings Act: Start benchmarking now

Get ahead of the game with benchmarking that will give you more time to identify and implement energy-saving opportunities. It also qualifies you for the early adopter incentive.

Have you received your full employee retention credits?

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program has been trusted by hospitality businesses to recover more than $26 million for members. The ERC is not a loan; it’s a tax credit based on payroll taxes you overpaid in 2020 and 2021. The average small business receives a $150,000 check, which can be used for anything.

ServSafe Manager is ANSI certified and completes the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement by MARCH 1, in the Washington food code.

Seattle, Bargreen Ellingson:

APRIL 6
Registration deadline MARCH 23

Spokane, Mt. Spokane High School:

FEB. 25
Registration deadline FEB. 10

MARCH 11
Registration deadline FEB. 24

Tacoma, Bargreen Ellingson:

MARCH 13
Registration deadline FEB. 27

APRIL 10
Registration deadline MARCH 27

Vancouver, Bleu Door Bakery:

FEB. 27
Registration deadline FEB 13

MARCH 13
Registration deadline FEB. 27

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